Manage your home network security

Your security is Verizon’s top priority. Failure to protect your home network can result in possible identity theft, hacking of your personal information or malicious software infecting your devices. Below are tips on how to improve your home network security.

Managing your security software

Updating your security software is an essential part of maintaining your home network security. Make sure you have the latest update to your internet security software. Learn more about Internet Security.

Managing your credentials

Your router comes completely secured with a default username and password. Current credentials can be found on the Router. You can also personalize your credentials. Learn how to change your Wi-Fi name or password.

Home network security checklist

Change router login password

To change your router’s password using a device connected to your home network:

Open an internet browser and go to https://192.168.1.1

Login to your router with the router’s admin password

The router name is admin. You can find the default router administrator password on your router label

Replace the current admin password with a new one that’s strong and easy for you to remember. Follow your router on-screen or user guide detailed instructions

If you changed your router password previously and don’t remember it, you will need to reset your router to factory default settings. Learn how to reset your router.

Check your router location

You can reduce the risk of the signals from your wireless router reaching your neighbors by placing your router near the center of your home. Wireless signals from your router may reach up to 150 feet in typical homes and up to 300 feet in open spaces.

Also, many routers have the ability to turn down the broadcast power which would make it harder for someone to pick up your Wi-Fi. Refer to the advanced settings in your router’s user guide for details.

Turn off your Wi-Fi when not in use

If you’re going on vacation or you’re going to be gone for an extended period, you may want to consider turning off or unplugging the power cord to your home router while you’re gone. This will prevent access to your network.